These are made by the addition of tinting colors to definite quantities of varnish or oil, with the addition of liquid dryers. In selecting colors for these stains, it. is important that those of the greatest tinting power, transparency and brilliancy be selected, and care should be exercised in selecting such pigments as are unfading and permanent. The tinting mediums can be increased or diminished to suit the shade or color required and the nature of the material on which they are to be used. The varnish used may be low priced, or of good grade, to suit the class of work they are intended for. In a general way, however, it should be hard and rather quick drying. If too heavy, reduce with turpentine or benzine. This will be necessary.

Oil stains can be produced by substituting this medium in the same proportion as the varnish, with the addition of 1-2 pint each, of good liquid dryer and turpentine to the gallon.

Cherry Varnish Stain

To each gallon of varnish, add 1-2 pound of burnt sienna, and 1-2 pound of yellow ochre, both ground (in oil).

Dark Cherry Varnish Stain

Add 1 pound of burnt sienna in oil to each gallon of varnish.

Walnut Varnish Stain

Add 1 pound of burnt umber in oil to each gallon; or tint the varnish with asphaltum varnish.

Antique Oak Varnish Stain

Add 1 pound of ochre and 1-4 pound of burnt umber in oil to the gallon.

Oak Varnish Stain

Add 1 pound of ochre in oil to each gallon.

Mahogany Varnish Stain

Add 1-2 pound of maroon lake and 1-2 pound of burnt sienna in oil to each gallon.

Rosewood Varnish Stain

Add 1 pound of rose pink and 1-2 pound of burnt sienna in oil to each gallon.

Green Varnish Stain

Add 1 pound of pure chrome green in oil to each gallon.

These shades can be varied also by the addition of other colors to produce special colors as desired.